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Durham Region hosts the Hello Tomorrow: Durham Smart Cities Forum

Whitby, Ontario – Today, The Regional Municipality of Durham successfully hosted the Hello Tomorrow: Durham Smart Cities Forum at University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) in the City of Oshawa.

More than 300 residents, community partners, businesses, academics, students, government officials and tech industry leaders in Durham Region and beyond registered to attend the forum to share feedback on, and learn more about, smart cities approaches and technologies.

“This event is the...

Drop off electronic waste, hazardous waste and reusable items in Clarington September 22

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department, in partnership with the Municipality of Clarington, invites residents to drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste, and reusable items—free of charge—at a special collection event.

When: Saturday, September 22, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Where: Clarington Operations Depot, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville (south of Highway 2)

Why:

Electronic waste collection: To provide residents with a...

Third annual update on comprehensive housing plan now available

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham released the 2017 Annual Report for At Home in Durham, the Durham Housing Plan 2014-2024. At Home in Durham is a comprehensive 10-year plan to address housing and homelessness in our region, and focuses on four key goals: End Homelessness in Durham, Affordable Housing for Everyone, Greater Housing Choice, and Strong and Vibrant Neighbourhoods.

The third in a series of updates, the 2017 Annual Report provides qualitative and quantitative...